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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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